Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed January as Stalking Awareness Month in New York, with January 18th designated as Stalking Awareness Day of Action. State landmarks will be illuminated yellow to honor victims and survivors, highlighting efforts to address stalking and gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated stalking.
Building on her commitment to public safety, Governor Hochul recently signed legislation ending abusers’ access to vehicle tracking technology and expanding protections for domestic violence survivors. Initiatives include a statewide social media campaign led by the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to raise awareness of cyberstalking and provide resources for survivors.
Hochul’s efforts underscore her broader agenda to protect vulnerable communities, aiming for a future where all New Yorkers can live free from violence.
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